Data Scientist

Join National Grid
’s Data, Analytics and Insights team to help turn advanced analytics into real-world improvements for Massachusetts’ electricity system
. This hybrid role is based out of Waltham, MA or Northborough, MA
, supporting New England Electric Business initiatives with predictive modeling, forecasting, simulations, and data products like data requests and dashboards
.

In this position, you will work with a collaborative team environment focused on innovation
, continuous improvement
, and delivering measurable value for customers and communities
. You will also gain exposure to major grid modernization and energy transformation programs, working alongside experts across strategy, operations, technology, and regulation. National Grid also supports your growth through a career path with advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and apply technical skills.

• Apply sophisticated analytics, machine learning, and statistical methods to build predictive and prescriptive models
  , support forecasting
  , and run simulations that address business problems.
• Lead small projects from conception to completion, partnering with multiple stakeholder teams to understand and meet analytic needs.
• Support the research, implementation, and delivery of data products for the New England Electric Business, including data requests and dashboards
  .
• Compile small and large datasets that satisfy internal requirements and align with the Electric Data Management (EDM) technology platform.
• Develop solutions that automate manual workflows and optimize how data and solutions are delivered to end users.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience applying data science techniques in a business environment.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Strong working knowledge of machine learning methods and tools
  .
• Experience with relational databases such as Snowflake
  , Oracle
  , SQL Server
  , or PostgreSQL
  .
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
  .
• Curiosity, collaboration, and motivation to learn.
• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• GIS programming knowledge or experience
  .
• Experience in the energy industry or another regulated environment
  .

• Python
• SQL
• Machine learning methods and tools
• Snowflake
• Oracle
• SQL Server
• PostgreSQL

$103,000 - $121,000 per year.

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates job qualifications and characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring
.